Centre for Qualitative Research

Centre for Qualitative Research : Masterclasses 2010

Masterclass in Theatrical Improvisation of Research Data

Theatrical Improvisation of Research Data
For researchers, film & theatre folk and citizens!
15 & 16 February 2010

We are looking for a small group of people with some background in theatre or improvisation work or at least an interest in performance who are not shy about experimenting in front of each other!

You don’t necessarily need to be a researcher or a performer; rather, we are more interested in a gathering of creative people with an interest in performance as a way of raising awareness.

If you are fascinated by learning about improvisation and its potential as an interpretive tool for research, then this is a great opportunity to try something cutting edge. This is definitely a new way of thinking about the interpretation of research data through improvisation.

The research material that we will be using for our improvisations comes directly from the on-going New Dynamics of Ageing-funded Gay and Pleasant Land? research project, a three-year intensive study of what it is like to be older and gay or lesbian and living in rural Britain. The Masterclass will provide participants with the possibility of contributing to the script for the project’s final output which will be a professional short film directed by a London-based filmmaker.

How will you benefit from attending the Masterclass?

Opportunity to spend two full days working with facilitators with backgrounds in theatre group work, film and performance
Experiment with new ways of interpreting qualitative research data
Form alliances with other like-minded participants for future connections
Contributing to an important on-going research project and its innovative output
Gain skills to take away with you for future experimentation with your own data

Schedule

Time	Activity
9.00	Coffee
9.30	First session begins
12.30	Lunch
13.30	Second session begins
16.00	Day ends

The Masterclass will take place at Bournemouth House, Lansdowne Campus, within walking distance of the city centre, hotels and the train station.

Costs and booking information

The fee of £99.00 for this Masterclass includes two full days (15 & 16 February) with the course facilitators, tea breaks and two great lunches at an Italian restaurant! Cheques should be made payable to Bournemouth University. Invoices can only be issued on receipt of a purchase order number. Cancellations received up to six weeks before each Masterclass will be refunded less an administration charge of 25%. No refunds can be processed after six weeks have elapsed. Places are limited. Because we want to keep the size of the group small and want to attract people with a variety of backgrounds, please do apply soon and include a bit of information for us about your particular interest in and experience with this kind of activity.

Enquiries and Registration
Centre for Qualitative Research Bournemouth University HSC, Royal London House Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3LT	Email: cqr@bournemouth.ac.uk Web: http://www.qualitative-research.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1202 962179 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 962194